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french_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This story continues at the same pace as the previous books... you almost have no time to stop and take a breath.
But, even though it plays out on a grand scale, at its heart it's a story about family. And about self-discovery.
The journey and interplay of the main characters are interesting, and I've loved the notes at the end of each book, especially finding out that many of the people and events depicted were real.
I've loved the highs and lows, the tension and the pace of all three books, and am quite sad to see it come to a finish.
But, even though it plays out on a grand scale, at its heart it's a story about family. And about self-discovery.
The journey and interplay of the main characters are interesting, and I've loved the notes at the end of each book, especially finding out that many of the people and events depicted were real.
I've loved the highs and lows, the tension and the pace of all three books, and am quite sad to see it come to a finish.
bluesbro's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lisamchuk's review
5.0
A fitting end to the trilogy - and perhaps my favourite of the three. This was exactly what I needed at this time: excitement, adventure, myth and fairy tales, and a smidge of love. I’m tempted to restart the journey again right now!
harl3quinade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookish_emily's review against another edition
4.0
In the final installment of the Winternight trilogy, Vasya finds herself feared and hated in the aftermath of the fire that ravaged Moscow when she set the firebird free. What the enraged mob doesn't know is that Vasya also saved the city that night. Narrowly escaping death, Vasya escapes Moscow and embarks on a journey to save her family and her people from the invading Tatars while also protecting the chyerti, the spirits and magical creatures only she and a few others can see.
I enjoyed this entire trilogy, and The Winter of the Witch was a satisfying conclusion. At times I was frustrated with Vasya, but that ended up serving as a reminder that she is only a teenager who has had a huge burden put on her at a young age. There was one new element to her character that was introduced in this book that seemed to come somewhat out of nowhere and was a bit underdeveloped, but it did not detract from the overall story. As with the other books there was a lot of good character development, even for the more peripheral people. I highly recommend this series for those who like fairy tales and fantasy novels.
I enjoyed this entire trilogy, and The Winter of the Witch was a satisfying conclusion. At times I was frustrated with Vasya, but that ended up serving as a reminder that she is only a teenager who has had a huge burden put on her at a young age. There was one new element to her character that was introduced in this book that seemed to come somewhat out of nowhere and was a bit underdeveloped, but it did not detract from the overall story. As with the other books there was a lot of good character development, even for the more peripheral people. I highly recommend this series for those who like fairy tales and fantasy novels.
bookish_emily's review
4.0
In the final installment of the Winternight trilogy, Vasya finds herself feared and hated in the aftermath of the fire that ravaged Moscow when she set the firebird free. What the enraged mob doesn't know is that Vasya also saved the city that night. Narrowly escaping death, Vasya escapes Moscow and embarks on a journey to save her family and her people from the invading Tatars while also protecting the chyerti, the spirits and magical creatures only she and a few others can see.
I enjoyed this entire trilogy, and The Winter of the Witch was a satisfying conclusion. At times I was frustrated with Vasya, but that ended up serving as a reminder that she is only a teenager who has had a huge burden put on her at a young age. There was one new element to her character that was introduced in this book that seemed to come somewhat out of nowhere and was a bit underdeveloped, but it did not detract from the overall story. As with the other books there was a lot of good character development, even for the more peripheral people. I highly recommend this series for those who like fairy tales and fantasy novels.
I enjoyed this entire trilogy, and The Winter of the Witch was a satisfying conclusion. At times I was frustrated with Vasya, but that ended up serving as a reminder that she is only a teenager who has had a huge burden put on her at a young age. There was one new element to her character that was introduced in this book that seemed to come somewhat out of nowhere and was a bit underdeveloped, but it did not detract from the overall story. As with the other books there was a lot of good character development, even for the more peripheral people. I highly recommend this series for those who like fairy tales and fantasy novels.
bookph1le's review
4.0
This was a really gorgeous end to the trilogy that made me feel a lot of things. All three books were the type that catapulted me deep into their world, and I barely breathed until I emerged on the other side.
One of the things I like best about this trilogy is that it's complicated. There are shades of gray all over the place. Arden does such a great job of illuminating the bad within the good and vice versa. And Vasya is hands-down one of my favorite female characters in recent literature. She has a good core, but she's still petty, selfish, and short-sighted at times, and the book not only lets her be all these things, it celebrates the fact that she is. Vasya is human first and foremost, and that shines through in all three of the books.
Though I'm sad this trilogy is over, I'm eager for more from Arden and am really looking forward to seeing how she develops as a writer.
One of the things I like best about this trilogy is that it's complicated. There are shades of gray all over the place. Arden does such a great job of illuminating the bad within the good and vice versa. And Vasya is hands-down one of my favorite female characters in recent literature. She has a good core, but she's still petty, selfish, and short-sighted at times, and the book not only lets her be all these things, it celebrates the fact that she is. Vasya is human first and foremost, and that shines through in all three of the books.
Though I'm sad this trilogy is over, I'm eager for more from Arden and am really looking forward to seeing how she develops as a writer.
kindlereads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was a beautiful end to an incredible series. Beautifully written. Great character development. A well scripted story. Chef’s kiss.
melanied01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rachaelcandoit's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5